Supporting Learners: Sources of help for union reps
Specialist and other agencies There are many agencies in your area that will be able to provide specialist services for members. These will always include: the library
The following list gives you some examples of specialist agencies that may be able to help. They may have local branches.
British Dyslexia Association
the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). The unionlearn learning and careers advice service www.unionlearn/uladvice.org.uk free landline telephone number 08000 92 91 90 will be able to provide you with information about specialist agencies and be able to signpost you to them as and when appropriate.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk helpline 0118 966 8271
MIND (Mental Health Charity) www.mind.org.uk helpline 0845 766 0163
RNIB – Royal National Institute for the Blind www.rnib.org.uk helpline 0845 766 9999
RNID – Royal National Institute for the Deaf www.rnid.org.uk helpline 0808 808 0123
SKILL – National Bureau for Students with Disability www.skill.org.uk helpline 0800 328 5050
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unionlearn learning and careers advice service
08000 92 91 90